Pantone Color of the Year: Embracing the Vibrant Freshness of Greenery Every year, the anticipation around Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement electrifies the design world. It’s more than just a color; it’s a forecast, a mood, a global reflection of the year ahead, influencing everything from fashion runways to interior decor, product design, and … Read more

Hello fellow renovation enthusiasts and design aficionados! Happy One Room Challenge (ORC) Wednesday! We’ve successfully navigated the first demanding week of our bathroom renovation, and I’m thrilled to report that we’ve made some significant, albeit messy, progress. This journey is proving to be an exhilarating mix of demolition dust and the exciting genesis of our … Read more

Hello, home design enthusiasts! Welcome back, and happy day to all our fellow DIY aficionados. Today, we’re taking a nostalgic journey back to a significant turning point in our bungalow’s transformation – a time when our hallway, the very artery of our home, looked like a relic from a forgotten era. Do you remember those … Read more

Transforming a Forgotten Space: My Journey to the Perfect Hallway Rug Every home has those hidden gems, those transitional spaces that often fall by the wayside in our grand design plans. For me, that space was the hallway. For too long, it remained on my perpetually unfinished list, a thoroughfare rather than a destination. But … Read more

Hello, wonderful readers! Happy Monday, friends! I trust you all enjoyed a truly restorative and inspiring extended holiday weekend. My dear mother has been visiting for the month, and our Valentine’s Day was spent embarking on a delightful treasure hunt. It was an incredibly fun and profoundly inspiring experience, setting the tone for a discovery … Read more

This post is sponsored by Sherwin-Williams®. All opinions are my own. Embrace Tranquility: Transforming a Primary Bedroom with Evergreen Fog SW 9130, Sherwin-Williams’ 2022 Color of the Year Hello, home design enthusiasts! It’s that exhilarating time of year again when Sherwin-Williams unveils its highly anticipated Color of the Year! Having had the privilege of collaborating … Read more

Yes You Can: Embracing Deep Wall Colors in Small Spaces Hello, fellow home enthusiasts! I’ve recently come to a delightful conclusion: I absolutely adore living in our small home. The transition from a space nearly double its size initially presented a few concerns, particularly regarding our finished kitchen and second bathroom – those I do … Read more

Greetings, dear friends! I hope this message finds you well. It’s with immense relief and gratitude that I welcome you back to my little corner of the internet. For over a week, this blog was silenced, a victim of a cyberattack that left me feeling frustrated and helpless. It turns out I was among several … Read more

Hello Everyone! Welcome back, friends! Today, we’re diving deep into the often-complex, sometimes-frustrating, yet always-exciting world of sofa shopping. If you’ve been following my journey, you know this isn’t my first rodeo with sofa discussions. And yes, I hear you! You might be thinking, “Shavonda, not this again! Your indecision is driving me mad!” I … Read more

*This post is in partnership with Sherwin-Williams. I am a Sherwin-Williams brand ambassador and received payment for this project. All thoughts, opinions, and work are courtesy of yours truly.* Embracing the Unexpected: Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year & the Power of Urbane Bronze Hello design enthusiasts and fellow creatives! It’s that thrilling time of year … Read more